[Plugin][$] RoundCorner - v3.4a - 31 Mar 24

thomthom

The problem comes from the fact that the setup of the Mac system prevents to create files in the Sketchup Plugins directory and sub-directories from a program.

Really? ... I think I have to check my plugins. Think Selection Toys tries to do this.

arhetip

I'm joining the fan club Fredo... Excellent work.

dcdesign

I'm unable to access the RoundCorner tool in SU8 with a 'Limited' User account.
I did not have this issue in SU7 using this same 'Limited' User account.

Also in contrast, the Curviloft tool opens without issue in SU8 using the same 'Limited' User account.

If I change the 'Limited' account to an 'Administrator' account the RoundCorner tool opens without issue.

I tried a new download and overwrite extraction of the RoundCorner tool and LibFredo6.rb just for grins to see if there was any change, but there was none. Also, SU7 has been removed so I know it's being extracted into the SU8 plugin directory.

I'd rather not have to log in to the 'Administrator' account in order to use the 'RoundCorner' tool.

Any suggestions or work-arounds would be appreciated. Using XP Home SP3.

Ruby Console output-
Error: #<Errno::EACCES: Permission denied - C:/Program Files/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/Fredo6Trace.txt>
C:/Program Files/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/LIBFREDO6_Dir_36/Lib6Core_36.rb:593:in initialize' C:/Program Files/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/LIBFREDO6_Dir_36/Lib6Core_36.rb:593:in open'
C:/Program Files/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/LIBFREDO6_Dir_36/Lib6Core_36.rb:593:in trace6' C:/Program Files/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/ROUNDCORNER_Dir_22/RoundCorner_Tool.rb:313:in init_palette'
C:/Program Files/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/ROUNDCORNER_Dir_22/RoundCorner_Tool.rb:128:in initialize' C:/Program Files/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/ROUNDCORNER_Dir_22/RoundCorner_Tool.rb:42:in new'
C:/Program Files/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/ROUNDCORNER_Dir_22/RoundCorner_Tool.rb:42:in launch' C:/Program Files/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/ROUNDCORNER_Dir_22/RoundCorner_Tool.rb:33:in action__mapping'
C:/Program Files/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/LIBFREDO6_Dir_36/Lib6Plugin.rb:117:in call' C:/Program Files/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/LIBFREDO6_Dir_36/Lib6Plugin.rb:117:in launch_action'
C:/Program Files/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/ROUNDCORNER_Dir_22/bootstrap_RoundCorner.rb:143:in launch_action' C:/Program Files/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/ROUNDCORNER_Dir_22/bootstrap_RoundCorner.rb:159:in startup'
C:/Program Files/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/LIBFREDO6_Dir_36/Lib6Plugin.rb:672:in call' C:/Program Files/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/LIBFREDO6_Dir_36/Lib6Plugin.rb:672:in command_invoke'
C:/Program Files/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/LIBFREDO6_Dir_36/Lib6Plugin.rb:654:in build_config_commands' C:/Program Files/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/LIBFREDO6_Dir_36/Lib6Traductor.rb:874:in call'
C:/Program Files/Google/Google SketchUp 8/Plugins/LIBFREDO6_Dir_36/Lib6Traductor.rb:874:in `add_command'

fredo6

@dcdesign said:

I'm unable to access the RoundCorner tool in SU8 with a 'Limited' User account.
I did not have this issue in SU7 using this same 'Limited' User account.

Also in contrast, the Curviloft tool opens without issue in SU8 using the same 'Limited' User account.

In general, it is recommended to have those permissions to create and write files in the SU plugin folder and subfolders.

to store updates to default parameters (they are normally in the DEFPARAM_Dir folder). In the case of RoundCorner, all parameters are saved across sessions in file RoundCorner.def in that folder
For traces when applicable.
For other purposes.

On Vista and Windows 7, you may even have problems with security access when you update the plugin, due to the convoluted way Windows manages security for files.

I will however publish a version without traces (or ask the user where to put them)

Fredo

fredo6

NEW RELEASE: RoundCorner 2.2c- 23 Feb 11

This release deactivates the traces that were not necessary and could cause problems when the user does not have all write permissions in the SU Plugins directory.
There is no functional evolution compared with 2.2a

Please see main post for download

Fredo

chromecatz

@unknownuser said:

@unknownuser said:

Ok, so I have to wait for the next release?
I am sorry but I am not using Windows anymore -)
I was used to work with sketchup 7 and the round corner plugin without any problems.

I have download and install curviloft, it works really fine and quick.
I have retry roundcorner, still having the same problem.

thanks fredo

Then, it would be helpful if other Mac users could tell if they have similar performance issues.

Fredo

Hi Fredo,

I would really love to use your plugin, but am having similar problems involving the round corner plugin being very slow to load, selecting edges/faces, executing and using the RC interface. When I open the RC tool palette, SU and the entire computer slows considerably. The cursor freezes and I am unable to select out of the SU program and I am unable to use the cursor to select options in the RC or SU tool palette. This occurs regardless of how complex the geometry is i.e. box, or multifaceted solid. Permissions are set to read & write in the plugins folder on the Mac HD. I've browsed this thread, but don't know if this issue has been resolved yet. Thanks for your help.

DETAILS:
Mac OS 10.6.4, Intel Core i7
Round Corner 2.2c and LibFredo6 loaded in plugins folder

Best.

fredo6

Chromecatz,

No progress so far, because I cannot reproduce the problem.

Could you drop the two attached files into the ROUNDCORNER_Dir_22 folder, then, after restarting Sketchup, exercise one the laynch of the plugin, the selection of edges and the generation of geometry.
RoundCorner_Tool.rb
RoundCorner_Algo.rb

Also, could you have the Ruby console open during this process, just in case you would see a message.

There is a trace file generated, FredoTraceRoundCorner.txt in the SU Plugin directory. Could you post it back or send it by PM.

Thanks very much.

Fredo

deanlegg

Hi Fredo
I just downloaded this but i didnt get LIBFREDO_Dir_36 or Libfredo6.rb
Have I missed something
Thanks

TIG

@deanlegg said:

Hi Fredo
I just downloaded this but i didnt get LIBFREDO_Dir_36 or Libfredo6.rb
Have I missed something
Thanks

Re-read the first post from whence you downloaded the main tool... It tells you that the you need to download the Lib AND has a link to get it...

deanlegg

Doh!!
Thanks Tig

Tikva2

Hi, i have a problem, and i really don`t know what to do...

axiaosnail

wonderful!It improves my efficiency.Thanks!

fredo6

@tikva2 said:

Hi, i have a problem, and i really don`t know what to do...

Tikva2,

Could you post the model.
It looks like you have an extra edge on the face.

Thanks

fredo

Tikva2

Fredo, do you mean this?sorry, i dont speak english quite well))

beforehand thank you.

fredo6

@tikva2 said:

Fredo, do you mean this?sorry, i dont speak english quite well))

I was just asking if you could post the SKP file of your model so that I have a closer look.

Thanks

Fredo

Tikva2

Ok

http://depositfiles.com/files/au8d700qi

Archiblog

Thank you for this very useful plugin.

fredo6

@tikva2 said:

Ok

http://depositfiles.com/files/au8d700qi

I cannot download the file.
Could you attach it to your answer (via upload attachment)

Thanks very much

Fredo

Tikva2

@unknownuser said:

@tikva2 said:

Ok

http://depositfiles.com/files/au8d700qi

I cannot download the file.
Could you attach it to your answer (via upload attachment)

Thanks very much

Fredo

Here it is)

thanks a lot

123.skp

fredo6

Tikva,

I had a look at the model and now understand what happens.

The offset border (in green) on the large face must cross an edge which is contiguous to the main edge (in red) at its extremity in order to be prolonged.

This is the case if the offset is small enough:

RdC - Edge termination 1.jpg
However, if the offset is larger, then there is NO intersection of the green border with an edge which is contiguous to the red edge you want to round. In this case, RoundCorner simply defaults to terminating the offset border at the orthogonal projection of the edge to round.

RdC - Edge termination 2.jpg
I can try to do something about it, but anyway, it will create problems on the shape which have no easy solution.

You may want to redraw the shaping so that you arrange the first edge on the curved part is longer than the offset.

As an alternative, you can try to use Subdivide and Smooth, which operates on a different approach and is less sensitive to the geometry of edge and faces.

Fredo